There is nothing quite as intense as the raw power of a 5.0L V8 engine. Add ROUSH Performance’s new 2015 2.3L TVS supercharger to the mix, and you’ve got a whole new beast on your hands. The all-new 2015 Stage 3 Mustang is a force to be reckoned with. The 2015 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang […]
1957 saw the Eldorado (in both Biarritz convertible and Seville hardtop bodystyles) with a revised rear-end design featuring a low, downswept fenderline capped by a pointed, in-board fin. The rear fenders were commonly referred to as “chipmunk cheeks”. This concept was used for two years, but did not spawn any imitators. Series 62 Eldorados (as […]
The possible future of our nation’s roadways has received seed funding via crowdfunding. The technology is called Solar Roadways and it received a little over 2 million dollars in funding on IndieGoGo last year. Just imagine covering all roads in the country with thick glass hexagons that are solar powered and contain heat elements and […]
There’s a new kind of filter in cars and trucks today and you may not know about it. It’s the filter that cleans the outside air before it gets pulled into your cabin by a ventilation fan. This paper-based filter prevents pollen, dust and other airborne particles from entering. If you, or a passenger, have […]
Conserving energy often means finding new sources of energy within a given “system”, like an automobile or truck, and using it. For example, many hybrid cars have regenerative braking systems that extract energy when the brakes are applied. Essentially each wheel has a small electric generator in it that when engaged, produces electrical power. This […]
Replacing the power-steering fluid is not usually listed as a maintenance item for most cars and trucks. You may have read that it’s a good idea or heard a mechanic give you a pitch for it, though. The question is: Should you do it? Well, it’s a matter of interpretation to some degree. The truth […]
What exactly do the shock absorbers on your car do? Silly question, right? Everyone knows they absorb the bumps and shocks that occur when you drive your car on bumpy roads. If a car didn’t have shock absorbers, every time you hit a bump, the whole car would jump around? Well, as it turns out, […]
In 2013, fatalities in the United States due to car accidents totaled 32,719. While no exact number exists for the percentage of that number that is due to driver fatigue, insurance companies often attribute it to about 10%. Essentially that means that almost 3300 people per year die as a result of falling asleep at […]
New technologies in the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will enable drivers to tailor the car to the moment, whether it’s heading to work, touring the Pacific Coast Highway or lapping a road course. “We wanted to build on the flexibility of the current Camaro ZL1, which is great for grand touring, commuting, the drag strip and […]
For enthusiasts ready to buy and for those who just want to dream, the Dodge brand is launching its new Dodge Viper GTC Customizer, available at www.driveSRT.com/Viper. The Viper GTC Customizer offers Viper lovers of all stripes the chance to design their personalized version of the only hand-built performance supercar. The Dodge Viper GTC Customizer […]